Newsletter · July 10, 2025

DAV Military Spouse Resources, The Importance of Being Active Online, How to End a Cover Letter, WWII Food History, and Balancing Life and School

This Week on Hiring America

Hello Hiring America Family!
This week’s newsletter is packed with resources and insights to help you thrive—whether you’re navigating a military transition, planning your next career move, managing school-life balance, or simply love a bit of history. Learn how DAV has supported veterans and their spouses for over a century, offering employment help and benefits assistance. Discover why building a strong online presence is essential during a military transition, and get expert tips on how to perfectly close your next cover letter to make a lasting impression. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by college and life commitments, don’t miss our practical video guide with three essential strategies for staying balanced and on track. Finally, take a fascinating (and sometimes cringeworthy) look back at nine of the most questionable foods Americans ate during World War II, shaped by rationing and wartime patriotism. Dig in and enjoy this week’s lineup designed to inform, support, and inspire you on every step of your journey!
DAV's Resources for Military Spouses Include Employment, Benefits Assistance and More
Discover how DAV has stood as a steadfast source of support for America’s veterans and their spouses for more than 100 years. Explore the wide range of resources DAV offers to military spouses—from career opportunities to benefits assistance.
How Being Active Online Can Help Your Job Search During a Military Transition
Because we all work with, serve, and answer to others who need to understand us, strong online positioning is the fastest, most effective way to show who we are, what we value, and how we can help them.
The Perfect Way To End Your Next Cover Letter (With Examples)
A strong cover letter introduces not just your résumé but your personal brand as a job seeker. It’s your opportunity to show genuine enthusiasm for the role and clearly demonstrate why you’re the ideal candidate.
The 9 Worst Creations Americans Called Food During World War II
Food during World War II belonged to a category all its own. Even as the United States recovered from the Great Depression, the demand for war materials led to widespread rationing. This gave rise to a patriotic food culture focused on supporting the troops overseas. Almost every aspect of daily eating was affected by these sweeping changes.
Education Moment: School / Life Balance. Presented by National University
Feeling overwhelmed trying to balance college with everything else on your plate? This video shares three essential tips to help you stay organized and in control. Learn how a simple calendar can transform your time management, why clear communication is key for handling shifting schedules and family responsibilities, and how prioritizing self-care—like sleep and exercise—can keep you energized and focused. These practical strategies will help you make the most of your college experience without the stress. Watch now and start finding your balance!
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DAV's Resources for Military Spouses Include Employment, Benefits Assistance and More

Explore how DAV has been a pillar of support for America's veterans and their spouses for over a century. Dive into the array of military spouse resources offered, from job opportunities to benefits assistance.

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How Being Active Online Can Help Your Job Search During a Military Transition

Since most of us work with, serve, report to and are accountable to other people who need to understand us, online positioning is the quickest, most effective way to help them learn who we are, what we care about and how we can help them.

The Perfect Way To End Your Next Cover Letter (With Examples)

A well-written cover letter serves as an introduction to both your resume and your personal brand as a job seeker. It's your chance to express enthusiasm for the role and make a direct connection between who you are and why you're the best fit for the job.

The 9 Worst Creations Americans Called Food During World War II

Food during World War II was in a category all its own. Although the United States had emerged from the Great Depression, the need for war materials sparked a system of rationing, which in turn led to a patriotic food culture designed to support the men fighting the global war. Nothing, it seemed, was safe from sweeping changes.

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Education Moment: School / Life Balance. Presented by National University

Struggling to juggle college commitments with everything else in your life? In this video, learn three key tips to help you find balance and stay on top of your college journey. Discover how using a calendar can simplify time management, why communication is crucial for managing changing schedules and family commitments, and the importance of self-care—like getting enough sleep and exercise—to maintain your energy and focus. These tips are designed to help you make the most of your college experience without feeling overwhelmed. Watch now to start mastering the balance in college life!